Opal’s Husband is light entertaining silliness

Rating: 3 out of Fordyce 

She’s Baaaaaackkkk … Jane Zussman is reprising her role as the simple-minded yet wise Opal Kronke. This time the show is Opal’s Husband, another tale from the houses on the outskirts of the city dump. This go ‘round, Opal wants to help Rosie find a husband, so she answers a newspaper ad for Mr. Handsome. The man who shows up is anything but, yet the 95-year-old captain Mooney is a charmer who needs some help from the girls.

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"Opal" is back at Starlight this weekend

Starlight Dinner Theatre will be presenting Opal’s Husband, the hilarious sequel to the popular Opal’s Baby, which ran last season. Opal’s Husband follows the further adventures of the beloved Opal Kronkie. This time she has an unexpected husband and jealous daughter who covets the old man’s fortune.

Returning to reprise their roles are Jane Zussman as Opal and Winifred Olds as Rosie. Opal’s neighbor and best friend, “Mr. Handsome” will be played by Jane’s real life hubby Mark Zussman.

You can come for dinner or just the show. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Waverly East Intermediate School. Reservations are required for dinner.

The show runs March 12, 13, 19, and 20. Ticket prices include dinner and the show for $30—$25 for seniors (62+) and students 22 and under with a valid student I.D. Show-only tickets are also available for $15, and can be purchased at the door.

For more information or to make reservations, contact Starlight Dinner Theatre at (517) 243-6040 or email starlightdinnertheatre@yahoo.com. You may also visit the website at starlightdinnertheatre.com.